Crystals for Pets by helela

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

Crystals for Pets

An introductory guide to using Crystals with your pets.



This is by no means an exhaustive list, and there are many
interpretations on the use of each crystal. Be guided by what you feel
is the right choice for your pet. Alternatively, use a pendulum to make
your decision. Crystal Healing is by no-means a new phenomenon. What is
new is the increasing number of people who are drawn to look at
alternatives to “western” or “traditional” medicines. If you are one of
those people, then I congratulate you. Welcome to the Journey! I hope
this guide will introduce you to a few crystals that you can try. I have
also included some links to excellent reference books you may want to
look at adding to your library.

How do crystals work?
I believe in magic, and I think that’s a little bit of what every
crystal holds … magic! It has been discovered that every organ in the
human (and animal) body vibrates to a certain frequency. So too do
crystals, vibrate at a frequency. By matching these frequencies we are
able to rebalance, or re-tune our bodies. Sometimes the crystals also
introduce a new energy into the pet’s energy field, thereby uplifting
them, or bringing them the ease from pain or grief they need at that
time. For an introduction to the history of crystals and an in-depth
guide to each crystal refer to “Crystal Healing for Animals” by Martin
J. Scott and Gael Mariani” published by Findhorn Press.

How can I use crystals to help my pet?
The simplest way to use crystals is to purchase a couple of crystals,
pop them into a little bag (so that we humans can find them again) and
leave them somewhere near where your pet lies. Pets can be very
sensitive to the energy of crystals. They will lie close to the crystal
when they need the energy. They also NEED to be able to remove
themselves from the crystal when they have had enough. I have not found
it necessary to tie the crystal to their collar or horse blanket, or
anything like that.



For a dog or cat, just pop the little
crystal bag onto a separate blanket in a quiet corner where they can go
to relax. Please do make sure it is somewhere where no other animal or
young child will pick it up and swallow it. Some crystals cannot be
immersed in water, so it is best kept out of the weather. Another good
place to put them is by the feed bowl. Renown animal healer, Margrit
Coates, has written a book titled “Handson Healing for Pets” and in this
she shows some easy ways to connect more with your pet. Margrit talks
about the animal’s chakras, horoscopes and their thoughts about ‘death’.
Do have a look at this book and consider purchasing it if you can.

Choosing a crystal
Here is something that everyone can do. Your pet will not be harmed if
you have chosen the “wrong” crystal. Choosing a more appropriate crystal
is great... and more is not necessarily better in this case. You can
use a pendulum to guide your choice. Choose a piece of your own
jewellery to use as a pendulum, or a small chain with something light on
the end of it. When you are feeling relaxed and in a “good space” ask
the pendulum to show you a yes. Thank it, and then ask it to show you a
no. This can take a bit of practise. Keep trying until you can find the
way it works best for you. When you get clear signals from the pendulum,
hold the crystal in the other hand (easy for you to focus on it then)
and ask the pendulum if this is the best crystal for your pet at this
time. If you don’t have the crystal to hold, you can simply write down
the name of the crystal, or focus on a picture of it. I have outlined
below some of the crystals that work well with animals and are easy to
purchase. Crystals have many interpretations, and what I have written
here is by no means the definitive guide. The retailer you purchase your
crystals from may also have some ideas on what you can use. Sometimes I
prefer to use the naturally formed crystals, rather than the tumbled
ones, but it is personal preference. Himalayan Crystals are also
amazing. I once gave one to a friend who put it in their bedroom where
the dog slept, leaving it burning all night. Her ailing dog had the best
nights sleep when his crystal was on. Indeed they are powerful and
effective at ionising the air; mine is rarely turned off.

Preparing the crystal
I always like to “cleanse and charge” my crystals before I use them. You
can make this as simple or as ritualistic as you like. Here are a few
ways for you to consider which suits you best. 1. Hold the crystal under
running water - a river stream, an ocean wave or the kitchen tap. Be
sure to mentally and/or verbally bless and gives thanks to the water for
the healing energy and love that it brings to your crystal. Visualise
or ask that your crystal be empowered with all the traits of “crystal
name” and that it bring healing for the highest good of all. 2. Smudge
the crystal by holding it above the aromatic smoke from an incense cone
or stick. You can smudge using white sage, which is traditional for
releasing negative energies, or cedar, sandalwood and frankincense are
equally good. As above, bless the incense and visualise your crystal
being empowered with all its wonderful traits and ask that it be for the
highest good of all. 3. Spray your crystal with a flower essence or
aromatherapy spray. Bless and empower the crystal as I have mentioned
above. You can also place your crystal in the moonlight or sunlight for a
while to energise it. Some of the paler colour crystals don’t like to
be out in the sun too long as they start to lose their colour, so just
keep an eye on them won’t you.

The water we use to cleanse our crystal needs to be blessed. If you
haven’t yet read any of Dr Emoto’s work with water then please take a
look as soon as you can. Dr Emoto has taken photographs of water that
has been energised by prayer or written words and the amazing crystals
that form. A powerful, visual proof that positive thoughts do make a
difference.



Amethyst
Eases the pain of losing or being apart from a loved one. Soothes fears
and stresses. Use in times of bereavement, grief, fear, separation and
panic attacks. Chakra: Brow and Crown

Amber
Reproductive organs. All-round healing- helps to draw out the pain –
effective with arthritis Energising and re-balancing Chakra: Solar
Plexus and Throat.


Amethyst
Master Healer – Used for Everything. Pain, Disorientation, Head area.

Black Tourmaline
Balances and regulates the hormones. Protection against negativity and
background radiation from computers etc. Chakra: Base

Black Onyx
Bowels, Parasites, Protection

Calcite
Skeletal

Carnelian
Skin.

Citrine
Detoxification Digestive problems Abdominal tumours Chakra: Base, Solar
Plexus, Sacral and Crown.

Clear Quartz
Master Healer - Effective for All Conditions.
Amplifies and directs energy for improved healing. Reduces pain,
inflammation, damaged nerves and scar tissue. Highly-strung or
hysterical animals Chakra: All

CORAL
Kidneys, Bladder.

Flourite
(blue) Bones, (blue/green or clear) Respiration, (green) Blood
Purification or Lymphs, (green/yellow) Digestion.

Garnet:
Reproductive System.

Hemetite
Muscular System.

Kayanite
Alignment of all Chakras, Tendons, or Bones.

Lapis Lazulli
Aids assimilation of vitamins and minerals. Flushes toxins from the
body. Helps with physical ailments, poor dietary assimilation and
respiratory problems. Chakra: Throat and Brow

Malachite
Corrects left/right brain imbalances Breaks unwanted compulsive patterns
of behaviour Training problems Travel sickness Chakra: Base, Sacral,
Solar Plexus and Heart Note: Do not immerse this crystal in water.
MALACHITE (**DO NOT PERMIT YOUR PET OR ANIMAL TO EAT THIS STONE!!
Malachite has very high levels of copper and can lead to serious or
fatal blood poisoning even if small amounts are swallowed. FOR EXTERNAL
USE ONLY.) - Used for Heart Problems, Liver Detoxification.

Rose Quartz
Heals effects of past abuse. Dissipates fears, engenders confidence and
love. Injuries, Wounds, Reduces Stress,Nervousness and resentment.
Chakra: Heart and Throat.



Smoky Quartz
Grounds, calms and sedates. Helps adjust to life changes Helps keep
accident or trauma victims calm. Shock and Stress Chakra: Base, Sacra
and Solar Plexus
Nervous System, Swellings.

Sodalite: -
Calming, Nervousness, Good for Settling Down During Travel.

Sugilite
Death and Dying (see my next article for dealing with a dying pet)

Turquoise
Master Healer – Used for Everything. Protection.


Sources:
http://www.healinggemsonline.com/healing_crystals_for_pets.htm
Deborah Stewart
http://www.OceanPacificOrganics.com">www.OceanPacificOrganics.com

Reference: Coates, Magrit (2003) Hands-on Healing for Pets. The Animal
Lover’s Essential Guide to Using Healing Energy. Rider: London. Mariani,
Gael & Scott, Martin J. (2002) Crystal Healing for Animals.
Findhorn Press: Scotland Emoto, Masaru (2006) The secret life of water.
Simon & Schuster Ltd:London